Best Lawyers Near You in Holland, Ohio

Peter O. DeClark is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Peter O., who practices law in Toledo, Ohio, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carrie L. Urrutia’s practice includes counseling on employment policies and handbooks, training, representing employers in administrative proceedings, defending against discrimination claims and providing guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), drug testing, privacy, harassment, workers' compensation and a host of other employment law issues. Ms. Urrutia regularly defends employers in state and federal courts as well as administrative ...

Graham A. Bluhm concentrates his practice in the areas of transactional law, commercial law, general corporate and business law. Mr. Bluhm has served as counsel in multiple business organizations, mergers, asset and stock acquisitions, and business succession plans. He frequently represents clients before the Ohio Department of Taxation. In addition, he has presented seminars on sales and use tax and the legal concerns of operating a business. He obtained his juris doctorate degree from the U...

David C. Krock has over 34 years of experience as a lawyer, CPA (non-practicing), trust officer and tax advisor. His law practice is concentrated primarily in the areas of estate planning, business succession planning, charitable planned giving, probate, tax and providing general counsel to small and medium size businesses. Mr. Krock is a member of Eastman & Smith. Mr. Krock graduated from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1982 where he was a member of the law review. He is a mem...

Kevin D. Devaney, a registered pharmacist and an attorney, brings his perspective as a health care provider, as well as over thirty years of legal experience, to his role in assisting health care clients with peer review matters, compliance issues and health care-related business transactions (including mergers and acquisitions). He is a member of Eastman & Smith. Mr. Devaney earned a bachelor of science in pharmacy and masters of business administration from the University of Buffalo, an...

Michelle L. Kranz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michelle L., who practices law in Toledo, Ohio, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

During his 38 years of practice, David L. Kuhl has represented public and private companies in all phases of their development. He counsels numerous family and closely held businesses and sits on several corporate boards. He also practices in the health law area and represents numerous health care clients including hospitals, joint ventures, physician group practices, imaging centers, outpatient surgery centers and other providers. Mr. Kuhl is the author of the "Business Law and Practice" cha...

Gregg A. Peppel is a seasoned trial attorney and business advisor with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation, risk management, and commercial transactions. His practice focuses on medical malpractice defense, healthcare litigation, commercial and business litigation, construction law, insurance coverage disputes, real estate matters, contract disputes, and alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Peppel regularly counsels hospitals, physicians, healthcare prov...

Service to clients and to his life-long community are Mr. Jacobs' focus and passion. Frank D. Jacobs concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, general tax planning, charitable planned giving, business structuring, business succession planning and planning for qualified retirement plan beneficiary designation payouts. Mr. Jacobs is admitted to the bar of Ohio and to practice in the federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Additionally, he holds a Certified Pu...

David W. Carter is an experienced estate planning attorney who advises individuals, families, and business owners on comprehensive wealth and legacy planning strategies. He focuses on creating customized estate plans that align with each client’s financial goals, family dynamics, and long-term objectives, while ensuring they clearly understand every step of the process and feel confident in their decisions. Estate planning and wealth transfer strategies Probate and trust administration ...

Matthew D. Harper represents in a wide range of business, construction, and real estate disputes. He is a member of Eastman & Smith’s Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Business Litigation, Construction Law and Eminent Domain Practice Groups. Mr. Harper is admitted in state and federal courts throughout Ohio and Michigan and has appeared pro hac vice in business litigation in Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin.

Taylor L. Hanenkrath is part of our Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Practice Group. She has experience with a wide variety of matters, including drafting legal documents to establish or amend a client’s estate plan, as well as addressing tax issues associated with planning strategies. She has assisted with many client matters involving a wide range of issues; from those with high net worth, where planning can achieve wealth preservation, to young families, where planning can ensure ...

While earning her law degree from the University of Toledo, Ms. Lowe clerked for several law firms (including Eastman & Smith) and a government agency. She also externed for a local health care company in its legal department. Her work experience in these environments included legal research, drafting motions and assisting with compliance issues, matters she continues to address at Eastman & Smith. During law school, Ms. Lowe served as technical editor of the University of Toledo Law ...

As part of the Business Litigation, Immigration, Intellectual Property and White Collar Crimes and Investigations Practice Groups, Ms. Griffin’s experience is wide ranging: litigation and arbitration matters including breach of contract, collection issues, employment relations, fraud allegations, membership disputes, professional liability, government and regulatory investigations, and insurance matters; intellectual property matters encompassing cases before federal court and the Trade...

“My goal is to be your business partner by creating long-term policies and practices that will be beneficial for your business and maintain strong labor relations.” Elizabeth L. Bolduc, an associate with Eastman & Smith, believes good corporate governance leads to good employee relationships and fewer incidents ending in litigation. She has represented manufacturers, schools, wholesale and retail establishments, restaurants, hotels and consultants in both transactional and lit...

Nicholas W. Bartlett is an associate who is part of our Business Litigation, Eminent Domain and Professional Liability Practice Groups. During law school Mr. Bartlett was a judicial extern for the US District Court, Northern District of Ohio. He also worked for a legal non-profit as an intern and Eastman & Smith as a law clerk. His practice includes general litigation and professional liability as well as representing landowners in eminent domain matters. Additionally, Mr. Bartlett is the...